Mayweather taunts McGregor

LOS ANGELES — Floyd Mayweather taunted Conor McGregor over his failure to agree terms on their potential superfight on Tuesday, insisting once more he was ready to climb into a ring with the mixed martial arts star.

“If Conor McGregor really wants this fight to happen, stop blowing smoke,” Mayweather told ESPN, accusing the Irishman of stalling on a deal. “Sign the paper. Sign the paper. You said you were boss, so just sign the paper and let’s make it happen.”

Speculation of a fight between retired former boxing welterweight king Mayweather and McGregor has intensified in recent months. In February, a report in Ireland said the two sides had agreed terms and were only awaiting the resolution of a “third party holdup” to confirm the deal. The Nevada State Athletic Commission also confirmed it was aware of negotiations. —